As one of the industry’s most celebrated new talents, Ariana Grande has been on the receiving end of ample praise. However, as the vocal powerhouse is learning, such acclaim often comes with a side-helping of critique.

It appears that in the absence of being able to slam her voice, naysayers have instead taken aim at her image. More specifically her trademark ponytail hair style.

A consistent hot topic during the campaign for the singer’s debut album ‘Yours Truly’ last year, the trivial debate was re-ignited last week when the pint-sized star posted a shot of herself wearing her hair down on Instagram with a caption “New Album, New Look”. Without explanation, the post was removed shortly after and subsequent posts – once again – saw a return to her usual look.

Though armed with no evidence, this caused a select few to insinuate Grande was puppet being controlled on Pop production line.

Having clearly had enough, the songstress took to Facebook to address the matter. You may be surprised with what she has to say. Her words after the jump…

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The last year has seen Drake dominate and then some with his third studio album ‘Nothing Was The Same’. And while some would rest on their laurels toward the tail of a campaign, the Hip-Hop titan has continued to press on – this evening taking over NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

As well as performing smashes such as ‘Started From The Bottom’, Drizzy served up the LOL’s with a series of hilarious skits – which included a spoof of Piers Morgan, a Bar Mitzvah, and much more.

TGJ, as ever, has you covered. Peep clips after the jump…

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Roc Nation royal Kylie Minogue is gearing up for her the release of her new single ‘Into The Blue’.

Due January 27th, the Kelly Shehan produced cut will serve as the first the Pop diva releases under Jay-Z‘s revered imprint.

With the countdown well and truly on, the track’s accompanying cover was unveiled moments ago via Amazon.

At 45, Ms. Minogue looks stunning. Fingers crossed the song is just as hot!

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The Voice UK is back!

Having undergone a coach overhaul (which saw Jessie J and Danny O’Donoghue depart the show), the BBC1 hit welcomes Pop superstar Kylie Minogue to the judging panel alongside Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson for its third outing. The pair join original “coaches”  will.i.am and Tom Jones.

Currently in the “Blind Auditions” phase of the competition, you can check out episode 2’s contestants below…

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That Grape Juice is your 2014 Stellar Award headquarters!

Indeed, today TGJ will be landing in Nashville to rock the red carpet with the likes of gospel music’s top stars! Celebrating the past year’s best and brightest on the genre’s biggest night, the show is set to be illuminated by show-stopping performances from Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell, Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, Tasha Cobbs, and more!

As ever, you know to keep it locked to That Grape Juice for the award presentation’s stunning live showings,  along with news on winners, red carpet recaps, and more!

The 29th Stellar Awards will be broadcast live on UPtv from Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium on tonight at 7pm ET.

Over the years, Madonna‘s racy antics have been rendered even more so due to her unapologetic stance. However, it appears the Pop princess isn’t afraid of saying “sorry” when the occasion calls for it.

After causing furore last night following an Instagram picture which saw her use the “N-Word”, the singer has released a statement denouncing her actions.

Madonna’s apology after the jump…

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R&B diva Faith Evans has rocking stages for almost 20 years and shows no signs of stopping.

The soul-filled songbird nested on The Arsenio Hall Show this week, taking to the stage to perform recent single ‘Tears of Joy’.

Evans also provided an update on a topic that  generated tears of another sort – the investigation into the death of former husband Notorious B.I.G (whose killers have yet to be found almost 17 years later).

Peep the performance and her sit-down segment after the jump…

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is singer/songwriter Claushelle. Watch as the Youtube belter hits a homerun on Beyonce’s newest fan favorite ‘XO’:

Cute, fun, and flirty, Claushelle’s cover of the Beyonce tune certainly checks every “descriptive box” related to the number. Definitely shining where it mattered most, the Youtube songstress injected a bit of her own flavor into the song.  A trait foreign to a number of cover artists who try to sing it like the original or try so hard to make it different, the tune gets lost in translation.

For that we say bravo!

For more on Claushelle, visit her Youtube Page.

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While off to a solid start, Shakira and Rihanna‘s new single ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You’ isn’t quite rocking the charts as expected. At least not “yet”.

So as to aid the song’s cause, the Latin superstar sat down with VEVO to discuss working with Instagram talent Rih (who she describes as “Reggae”), as well as the process of putting together her upcoming new album (due March 25th).

Peep the interview after the jump…

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Mariah Carey‘s recent efforts may have fallen on deaf ears, however 2005’s mega-smash ‘We Belong Together’ continues to be the gift that keeps giving.

Find out why after the jump…

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In recent years, Madonna‘s ‘controversial nature’ has leaned towards ‘altruistic’ territory- using her star power to defend the likes of Malala Yousafzai and Moscow’s ‘Pussy Riot.’

Unfortunately, in a move that some are already billing an attention-seeking ploy, the ‘Like a Prayer‘ performer has sparked controversy today, by using the ‘n word’ in a comment she left on Instagram minutes ago.

Why the digital community are up in arms this afternoon?

An unfortunate message below…

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